Yamaha DTX8K-X Real Wood

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Yamaha DTX8K-X Real Wood

Yamaha

DTX8K-X Real Wood

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 528056
Brand: Yamaha
Model: DTX8K-X Real Wood
Price: $3,517.80

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The DTX8K-X is a serious contender for the discerning electronic drummer. The real wood rack and improved silicone pads elevate the playing experience, and the DTX-PRO module’s sound customization options are genuinely impressive. It's an excellent choice for studio work, practice, and smaller stage performances where a premium, customizable e-drum experience is desired.

Product Description

  • Yamaha DTX8K-X Real Wood
  • E-Drum Set
  • DTX-PRO Drum Module
  • Textured silicone pads
  • Over 400 sounds
  • 30 Preset kits
  • 200 User kits
  • 37 Preset Songs
  • 1 User Song
  • WAV sample import
  • Metronome
  • Training functions
  • Kit modifiers for real sampled room ambience
  • compression or other effects
  • Compressors
  • 3-band EQ and transient adjustment for each channel
  • Recording function to internal memory or USB stick
  • Colour: Real Wood (RW)
  • Includes cabling

*Set Configuration:*

  • 1x XP125SD-X 12" 2-zone Silcone Snare Pad
  • 3x XP105T-X 10" 2-zone Silcone Tom Pad
  • 1x RHH135 13" 2-zone HiHat Pad
  • 2x PCY135 13" 3-zone crash pad
  • 1x PCY-155 15" 3-zone ride pad
  • 1x KP90 Kick Pad
  • RS-8 drum rack including tom holder and cymbal arms
  • SS662 snare stand
  • HS650A HiHat stand

*Note:* Delivery without seat, foot machine and headphones

PROS
  • • Real wood rack provides exceptional stability and a premium aesthetic feel.
  • • Textured silicone pads offer a surprisingly realistic and responsive playing surface.
  • • DTX-PRO module delivers a vast library of high-quality sampled sounds and effects.
  • • WAV import capability allows for extensive customization and personalized sound design.
CONS
  • • The kit’s overall weight makes it less portable for frequent gigging or transport.
  • • Silicone pads, while improved, still lack the nuanced feel of acoustic drumheads.
  • • The included kick pad (KP90) might feel a bit soft for players accustomed to heavier kick drums.

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Key Features

Pads XP125SD-X (12” snare), XP105T-X (10” toms), RHH135 (13” hi-hat), PCY135 (13” crash), PCY-155 (15” ride), KP90 (kick)
Sounds/Kits Over 400 sounds, 30 preset kits, 200 user kits, 37 preset songs, 1 user song
Module DTX-PRO with 3-band EQ, transient adjustment, compressors, WAV import, recording function
Hi-Hat Type 2-zone hi-hat pad with foot pedal control for open/closed sounds
Connections Multiple XLR outputs for each pad, MIDI in/out, USB port for WAV import/export and firmware updates
Weight Approximately 120 lbs (unassembled, excluding seat and foot pedals)

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Frequently Asked Questions

They’re more responsive than older silicone pads, but still lack the subtle rebound of mesh. The textured surface helps, but it's a different feel altogether.
Yes, the pads utilize standard mounting systems, allowing for upgrades to mesh or other pad types, though the real wood rack might require some adaptation.
The DTX-PRO is a newer generation module and is not directly compatible with older Yamaha drum modules, it's a standalone system.

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